Both are uni… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists under the stage name "The Green"
Both are unique and talented, one with Trip Hop tendencies, and the other rooted in Reggae.
Formed in 2009 in Oahu, Hawaii, The Green blends roots reggae with traditional Hawaiian vibes. Their self-titled debut album was named iTunes Best Reggae Album of 2010. "The Green" has sold over 14,000 copies, and includes the hit song "Love I," which continues to climb the AC Top 50 Chart. "There's plenty of invention, not imitation, which should propel The Green to the stratosphere reserved for few stars" (Honolulu Advertiser).
Based out of Atlanta, Georgia, "the Green" is a trip hop outfit that has released four electronic albums including "Emancipation" in 2006, "Dysnomia" in 2008, "White Bear Balloon" in 2009, and the newly released b-sides EP titled "Rise" in 2011.
Never
The Green Lyrics
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Life on top my shoulders
But I know it's okay
In the morning when I rise
Till the moon is in the sky
It's up twenty four hours a day
And sometimes it gets hard
'Cause my mind plays tricks on me
On me and I'm
Never, never gonna give up
Never ever ever gonna
Give up on you
No, I'm never ever ever gonna give up
Never ever ever gonna
Give up on you
I hear everyday, about people wanting to unify
With kau inoa aloha
Always on different sides
How the hell are we ever gonna unify
I got an idea about you come over to my house
And I'll tell you what's going
On the top of my couch
I will let you see that there's only gonna be
One fucked up nation if we keep on fighting
You gather all your friends
We are gonna try and do this again
We gonna steal back the Hawaiian nation
And we'll never stop until the end
And I'm
Never, never gonna give up
Never ever ever gonna
Give up on you
No, I'm never ever ever gonna give up
Never ever ever gonna
Give up on you
No, I'm never ever ever gonna give up
Never ever ever gonna
Give up on you
No, I'm never ever ever gonna give up
Never ever ever gonna
Give up on you
I say no way
I say no why
I say no way
That I'm ever giving up on you
No way
I say no why
I say no way
That I'm ever giving up on you
No way
I say no why
I say no way
That I'm ever giving up on you
No way
I say no why
I say no way
That I'm ever giving up on you
No way
I say no why
I say no way
That I'm ever giving up on you
No way
I say no why
I say no way
That I'm ever giving up on you
The Green’s song Never is an anthem for perseverance and hope in the face of adversity. The lyrics convey a sense of determination, as the singer talks about the pressure he feels in his life but assures himself that everything will be okay. The recurring line “Never, never gonna give up” emphasizes this resilience and commitment to staying strong.
The second verse touches on the need for unity, specifically in regards to the Hawaiian people. The singer acknowledges the difficulty of achieving unity when everyone seems to be on such different sides, but suggests the key may be in personal connections and conversations. He invites someone over to talk about their shared goals, noting that if they continue to fight amongst themselves, they’ll never achieve anything.
The song ends with an emphatic repetition of “No way” and “I say no why” as the singer reiterates his determination to never give up on the people he cares about. The simplicity and repetition of the lyrics serve to reinforce the message of hope and perseverance at the song’s core.
Overall, Never is a song about the importance of resilience and unity in the face of adversity. The Green’s powerful vocals and memorable chorus make this song an uplifting and empowering anthem for anyone struggling to stay strong in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the pressure
I am experiencing a lot of anxiety and stress
Life on top my shoulders
The responsibilities of my life are weighing heavily on me
But I know it's okay
Despite feeling overwhelmed, I have faith that everything will work out
In the morning when I rise
Every day when I wake up
Till the moon is in the sky
Through the entire day and night
It's up twenty four hours a day
My struggle and the struggle of others is constant and never stops
And sometimes it gets hard
Occasionally, things become extremely difficult and challenging
Just to listen to my heart
To follow my instincts and trust my own judgement
'Cause my mind plays tricks on me
My own thoughts and insecurities can cause me to doubt myself
On me and I'm
These doubts and fears are directed towards myself
Never, never gonna give up
I will persevere despite my struggles
Never ever ever gonna
Under no circumstances will I give up
Give up on you
I will continue to fight for what I believe in
I hear everyday, about people wanting to unify
I am aware of many people who want to come together and form a united front
With kau inoa aloha
Through the unifying force of love and respect
Always on different sides
Despite this desire for unity, people still find themselves on opposite sides of an issue
How the hell are we ever gonna unify
It seems impossible to bring everybody together
I got an idea about you come over to my house
I have a plan to try to bring people together
And I'll tell you what's going
I will share my thoughts and feelings on the situation
On the top of my couch
We can sit on my couch and talk
I will let you see that there's only gonna be
I believe that we can achieve unity
One fucked up nation if we keep on fighting
If we continue to fight and be divided, our nation will be in a bad state
You gather all your friends
Bring your friends along
We are gonna try and do this again
We will attempt to come together once more
We gonna steal back the Hawaiian nation
We will take back what is rightfully ours
And we'll never stop until the end
We will continue to fight for our cause until we succeed
I say no way
I refuse to give up
I say no why
There is no reason to give up
That I'm ever giving up on you
I will never give up on my cause or my people
No way
Absolutely not
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN KENNEDY, BRAD WATANABE, ZION THOMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CR RC
Never give up making this great music!
Thanks for the many great songs 👍
Anthony
This song gets me through some tough times Thank you The Green 🙌💯
strawberrywineluver
Wooow thanks for sharing it's been awhile since I've heard this song 💚
Cleopatra
Such a beautiful song ❤️
Jennifer Lynn
I absolutely love this song. Gets me right in the feels.
Gary Wyatt
Love the vibe guys 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
Francis Neepaye
When I’m loosing my sh** . I listen to this peace.. it helped me a lot. Love it 🇱🇷
Daniel Nathan Fierros
Great song
That Way
Primo enjoyed and appreciated very much
LeJon
Was listening to this song when cops pulled me over and my blood alcohol came at 0.27. WTF can I say? I was wasted and it was a great song. I blame the song lol. I come back to this for the great memories. I only know this song was bumping in my mustang because it recorded in my dash camera, otherwise I would have no clue.